Pittsburgh, PA—GNC has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2019 results, according to a press release. GNC reported consolidated revenue of $470.4 million in Q4, compared with $547.9 million in Q4 2018; the decrease in revenue, the press release says, is primarily a result of the transfer of the...
Costa Mesa, CA—Mother's Market & Kitchen, WholeFoods Magazine's Retailer of the Year in 1996, announced that the company was initiating a fast-track, online process to enable qualified local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis the ability to get their food and products into the chain's stores. Mother's, which has 9...
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an effective killer of resistant bacteria, when used in combination with bacitracin (BAC), according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Specifically, the study notes that it proved useful against Gram-positive bacteria, and not Gram-negative bacteria. The Gram-positive bacteria tested includes Staphylococcus species, Listeria monocytogenes, and Enterococcus...
Seattle, WA—The Institute for Natural Medicine announced that it will host a free online educational series titled “Building Resilience Naturally: COVID-19 and Beyond." The two-part series will address what individuals need to know about COVID-19, including how and why it is different, plus discuss strategies including botanicals and nutritional medicine...
Chicago and San Diego–During the COVID-19 crisis and in this time of social distancing, it’s more important than ever for retailers of all sizes to be equipped to service customers both in and out of their brick-and-mortor locations with a personalized online fulfillment solution. That's the message from SPINS, a...
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that SARS-CoV-2 RNA can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days. In the report, titled Public Health Responses to COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships — Worldwide, February–March 2020, the researchers explain, "SARS-CoV-2 RNA was identified on...
New York, NY—Amazon is looking to buy a handful of supermarkets owned by NYC-based Fairway Market, according to the New York Post. The Post reports that Amazon is bidding on four stores in New York and New Jersey. The New York stores are in Pelham and Brooklyn; the New Jersey...
Arlington Heights, IL– J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. announced on March 23, 2020, that the Carlson home office in Arlington Heights will be closed March 23 through April 7, 2020, and all production and distribution operations will be suspended. The decision follows the “stay-at-home” order issued by Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has provided an update regarding what qualifies as “essential business” and “critical infrastructure” as federal, state, and local governments take increased action to require social distancing as a protective measure to minimize community spread of COVID-19. The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America,...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced on March 20 that it sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence offering to assist with the production and distribution of medical supplies and products during the COVID-19 crisis. The letter was written in response to President Donald Trump's annoucement that he will...
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